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For courses in EKGs, Professional Nursing, Physician Assistant, Paramedic Respiratory Therapy, and Cardiac Technology.This student-friendly learning resource comprehensively provides a practical approach to the skill of twelve-lead EKG interpretation. It simplifies and thoroughly explains all the vital concepts necessary for a complete understanding of this complex subject creating a useful and understandable tool for health care providers in their provision of optimum patient care.

Foreword

Preface

xiii

The Anatomy of the Heart (Structure)

(8)

Objectives

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Introduction

(1)

Anatomy of the Heart

(1)

Location, Size, and Shape of the Heart

(1)

Layers of the Heart

(1)

Valves of the Heart

(1)

Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries

(2)

Review Questions

(2)

Cardiovascular Physiology (Function)

(7)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Blood Flow through the Heart

(1)

Cardiac Cycle

(1)

Stroke Volume

(1)

Cardiac Output

(1)

Autonomic Nervous System

(1)

Receptors and Neurotransmitters

(2)

Review Questions

(2)

Basic Electrophysiology

(8)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Basic Cell Groups

(1)

Primary Cardiac Cell Characteristics

(1)

Major Electrolytes That Affect Cardiac Function

(1)

Movement of Ions

(1)

Cardiac Depolarization

(1)

Cardiac Repolarization

(1)

Refractory Periods

(1)

Review Questions

(3)

The Electrical Conduction System

(6)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

SA Node

(1)

Internodal Pathways

(1)

AV Node

(1)

AV Junction

(1)

Bundle of His

(1)

Bundle Branches

(1)

Purkinje Network

(1)

Review Questions

(3)

The Electrocardiogram

(17)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Electrical Basis of the EKG

(1)

EKG Leads

(6)

EKG Graph Paper

(1)

EKG Waveforms

(5)

Standard 12-Lead EKG Waveforms

(2)

Review Questions

(3)

Interpretation EKG Strips

(14)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

General Rules

(1)

The Five-Step Approach

(6)

The 5 + 3 Approach

(1)

ST Segment Depression

(1)

ST Segment Elevation

(1)

Pathologic Q Waves

(1)

Review Questions

(3)

Acute Myocardial Infarctions

(10)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Coronary Artery Anatomy

(2)

The Coronary Sinus (Great Cardiac Vein)

(1)

Angina Pectoris

(1)

Acute Myocardial Infarctions

(1)

Chest Pain

(2)

Clinical Significance of Acute Myocardial Infarctions

(1)

Patient Assessment

(1)

Review Questions

(3)

Myocardial Ischemia, Injury, and Necrosis

(8)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Time Is Muscle (Myocardium)

(1)

Infarct Regions and Definitions

(4)

Clinical Significance of Myocardial Ischemia, Injury, and Necrosis

(1)

Review Questions

(3)

Interpretation of Inferior MIs

(10)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Anatomy and Physiology Review

(1)

Transmural versus Subendocardial Infarctions

(1)

Lead-Specific ST Elevation

(2)

EKG Changes Related to Inferior Infarction

(1)

Clinical Significance of Inferior MIs

(2)

Review Questions

(3)

Interpretation of Anterior MIs

(11)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Anatomy of the Coronary Arteries

(1)

``Widowmaker''

(1)

Lead-Specific ST Segment Elevation

(3)

EKG Changes Commonly Associated with Anterior MIs

(1)

Clinical Significance of Anterior MIs

(2)

Summary

(1)

Review Questions

(3)

Interpretation of Septal MIs

100

(8)

Objectives

100

(1)

Introduction

100

(1)

Anatomy of the Interventricular Septum and the Coronary Arteries

100

(1)

Lead-Specific ST Segment Elevation

101

(3)

EKG Changes Commonly Associated with Septal MIs

104

(1)

Clinical Significance of Septal MIs

104

(1)

Summary

105

(1)

Review Questions

105

(3)

Interpretation of Lateral MIs

108

(8)

Objectives

108

(1)

Introduction

108

(1)

Anatomy of the Left Ventricle and the Circumflex Branch of the Left Coronary Artery

108

(1)

Lead-Specific ST Segment Changes

109

(2)

EKG Changes Commonly Associated with Lateral MIs

111

(1)

Clinical Significance of Lateral MIs

112

(1)

Summary

113

(1)

Review Questions

114

(2)

Interpretation of Posterior MIs

116

(12)

Objectives

116

(1)

Introduction

116

(1)

Coronary Artery Anatomy Review

117

(1)

Lead-Specific ST Segment Changes

117

(1)

The Mirror Test

117

(1)

Another Trick for Identifying Posterior MIs

118

(1)

Posterior V Leads

118

(3)

EKG Changes Related to Posterior MIs

121

(1)

Clinical Significance of Posterior MIs

122

(2)

Summary

124

(1)

Summary of Recognition of Specific MIs

124

(1)

Review Questions

125

(3)

Axis Deviation and Bundle Branch Blocks

128

(15)

Objectives

128

(1)

Introduction

128

(1)

EKG Leads

128

(1)

The Hexaxial Reference System

129

(1)

Axis Deviation

130

(2)

Bundle Branch Blocks

132

(6)

Clinical Significance of Bundle Branch Blocks

138

(2)

Review Questions

140

(3)

Therapeutic Modalities

143

(15)

Objectives

143

(1)

Introduction

143

(1)

Thrombolytics

144

(4)

Emergency External Cardiac Pacing

148

(2)

Defibrillation

150

(3)

Cardioversion

153

(2)

Review Questions

155

(3)

Cardiovascular Pharmacology

158

(23)

Objectives

158

(1)

Introduction

159

(1)

Oxygen

159

(1)

Sympathomimetics

160

(5)

Sympatholytics

165

(1)

Antidysrhythmics

166

(7)

Analgesics

173

(2)

Antianginals

175

(1)

Alkalinizing Agents

176

(1)

Anticoagulants

177

(1)

Review Questions

178

(3)

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